Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

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Center Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
3/31
Tuesday
4/1
Wednesday
4/2
Thursday
4/3
Friday
4/4
Saturday
4/5
Sunday
4/6

Building Hours
9:00 a - 8:00 p

9:30 a - 10:15 a
DOE (PS 126 8TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 8TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

10:45 a - 11:30 a
DOE (PS 126 6TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 6TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

11:30 a - 12:00 p
DOE (PS 126 7TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 7TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

12:30 p - 2:30 p
Adult Badminton
Gymnasium

Adult Badminton

Gymnasium

Adult Open Play for Badminton

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Adult, Senior

12:30 p - 1:30 p
Beginner interval training
Dance Room

Beginner interval training

Dance Room

Total body workout can loosen the muscles, aid mobility, ease stress, and increase alertness, all of which may be helpful.
No registration needed.

Instructor: January Harriet

Ages: Everyone

2:30 p - 6:00 p
Alfred E. Smith Afterschool Program
Multi-Use Room

Alfred E. Smith Afterschool Program

Multi-Use Room

The NYC Parks Afterschool Program provides children ages 6 to 13 with academic support and physical activity in a safe, structured environment. This free program takes place on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., a critical time to engage school-aged children in structured activities and expose them to new interests.

Instructor: January Harriet

Ages: Child

3:00 p - 4:30 p
Teen Badminton (Youth) 14U- Junior High School
Gymnasium

Teen Badminton (Youth) 14U- Junior High School

Gymnasium

Open Play for Badminton

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Child, Teen

4:30 p - 6:00 p
Teen Badminton (Youth) 17U-High School
Gymnasium

Teen Badminton (Youth) 17U-High School

Gymnasium

Open Play for Badminton

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Child, Teen

6:00 p - 7:30 p
Adult Badminton
Gymnasium

Adult Badminton

Gymnasium

Adult Open Play for Badminton
Members will need to register online to attend badminton on Monday. All registration starts every Friday at 2:00pm. If you register before the starting time, your registration will be removed.
Spots are Limited.
*You must register online to secure a spot.

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
9:00 a - 8:00 p

9:30 a - 10:15 a
DOE (PS 126 8TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 8TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

10:00 a - 11:15 a
Walking Fun
Outdoors at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Walking Fun

Outdoors at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Building strength and happiness all while helping people get into happy and healthy lifestyle through walking.

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Everyone

10:45 a - 11:30 a
DOE (PS 126 6TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 6TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

11:30 a - 12:00 p
DOE (PS 126 7TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 7TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

11:30 a - 12:30 p
Bodyweight Circuit Training
Dance Room

Bodyweight Circuit Training

Dance Room

This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full-body workout. Whether you are a beginner who wants to learn proper form or know your way around the gym and looking for a challenge- this class is for you! Come engage in exercises that target all muscle groups and will get your heart pumping.

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Everyone

12:30 p - 2:30 p
Adult Open Basketball
Gymnasium

Adult Open Basketball

Gymnasium

Participants will improve on passing, dribbling, shooting, and defense.

Ages: Everyone

12:30 p - 1:30 p
Gentle Hatha Yoga
Dance Room

Gentle Hatha Yoga

Dance Room

Yoga is for Every Body! Learn the fundamentals of yoga so you can begin to experience its transformational effects. Explore body alignment and deep breathing while developing strength, flexibility, and balance in a supportive environment. This class is designed for the brand-new student, yet experienced students may attend to reinforce the basics.

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Everyone

2:30 p - 6:00 p
Alfred E. Smith Afterschool Program
Multi-Use Room

Alfred E. Smith Afterschool Program

Multi-Use Room

The NYC Parks Afterschool Program provides children ages 6 to 13 with academic support and physical activity in a safe, structured environment. This free program takes place on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., a critical time to engage school-aged children in structured activities and expose them to new interests.

Instructor: January Harriet

Ages: Child

3:00 p - 4:30 p
Youth Soccer
Gymnasium

Youth Soccer

Gymnasium

Youth will learn specific soccer principles and play friendly games.

Instructor: Christian Ardian

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen,

4:30 p - 6:00 p
Alfred E. Smith Jr. Knicks 14U Team Practice
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Alfred E. Smith Jr. Knicks 14U Team Practice

Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Basketball practice for the teens on the Alfred E. Smith Recreation 17-under Junior Knicks team.

Instructor: Kendell Grant

Ages: Everyone

6:15 p - 7:30 p
Adult Volleyball
Gymnasium

Adult Volleyball

Gymnasium

Teaching specific volleyball principles for learning a motor skill. Teach drills to help this principle many times over. At some level, the fact is that the net is what every third contact must clear, and every first ball is received coming over from. Applying all techniques necessary to learn how to effective play volleyball at a beginner level.

Instructor: Christian Ardian

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
9:00 a - 8:00 p

9:30 a - 10:15 a
DOE (PS 126 8TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 8TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

10:45 a - 11:30 a
DOE (PS 126 6TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 6TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

11:30 a - 12:00 p
DOE (PS 126 7TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 7TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

12:30 p - 2:30 p
Senior Pickleball
Gymnasium

Senior Pickleball

Gymnasium

Learn the basic skills of an up coming sport. Learn the rules, scoring systems, serves forehand, backhand, and strategies to optimized your game. Opportunities to practice and to play friendly matches. Spots are limited.
*You must register online to secure a spot.

Instructor: Christian Ardian

Ages: Senior

12:30 p - 1:30 p
Beginner interval training
Dance Room

Beginner interval training

Dance Room

Total body workout can loosen the muscles, aid mobility, ease stress, and increase alertness, all of which may be helpful.
No registration needed.

Instructor: January Harriet

Ages: Everyone

2:30 p - 6:00 p
Alfred E. Smith Afterschool Program
Multi-Use Room

Alfred E. Smith Afterschool Program

Multi-Use Room

The NYC Parks Afterschool Program provides children ages 6 to 13 with academic support and physical activity in a safe, structured environment. This free program takes place on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., a critical time to engage school-aged children in structured activities and expose them to new interests.

Instructor: January Harriet

Ages: Child

3:00 p - 4:30 p
Youth Volleyball
Gymnasium

Youth Volleyball

Gymnasium

Youth will learn specific volleyball principles.

Instructor: Christian Ardian

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen,

4:30 p - 6:00 p
Alfred E. Smith Jr. Knicks 17U Team Practice
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Alfred E. Smith Jr. Knicks 17U Team Practice

Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Basketball practice for the teens on the Alfred E. Smith Recreation 17-under Junior Knicks team.

Instructor: Kendell Grant

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
9:00 a - 8:00 p

9:30 a - 10:15 a
DOE (PS 126 8TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 8TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

10:00 a - 11:15 a
Walking Fun
Outdoors at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Walking Fun

Outdoors at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Building strength and happiness all while helping people get into happy and healthy lifestyle through walking.

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Everyone

10:45 a - 11:30 a
DOE (PS 126 6TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 6TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

11:00 a - 12:30 p
Graffiti Art
Multi-Use Room

Graffiti Art

Multi-Use Room

Laren how to create art in graffiti form. Teach class how to tap into the culture of graffiti writing to create expressions of art. You will learn how to write and form full art panels to put into canvas or marker form.

Instructor: Christian Ardian

Ages: Everyone

11:30 a - 12:00 p
DOE (PS 126 7TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 7TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

12:00 p - 1:00 p
Gentle Hatha Yoga
Dance Room

Gentle Hatha Yoga

Dance Room

Yoga is for Every Body! Learn the fundamentals of yoga so you can begin to experience its transformational effects. Explore body alignment and deep breathing while developing strength, flexibility, and balance in a supportive environment. This class is designed for the brand-new student, yet experienced students may attend to reinforce the basics.

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Everyone

12:30 p - 2:30 p
Senior Pickleball
Gymnasium

Senior Pickleball

Gymnasium

Learn the basic skills of an up coming sport. Learn the rules, scoring systems, serves forehand, backhand, and strategies to optimized your game. Opportunities to practice and to play friendly matches. Spots are limited.
*You must register online to secure a spot.

Instructor: Christian Ardian

Ages: Senior

2:30 p - 6:00 p
Alfred E. Smith Afterschool Program
Multi-Use Room

Alfred E. Smith Afterschool Program

Multi-Use Room

The NYC Parks Afterschool Program provides children ages 6 to 13 with academic support and physical activity in a safe, structured environment. This free program takes place on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., a critical time to engage school-aged children in structured activities and expose them to new interests.

Instructor: January Harriet

Ages: Child

3:00 p - 4:30 p
Teen Pickleball (Youth)
Gymnasium

Teen Pickleball (Youth)

Gymnasium

Open Play for pickleball

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Child, Teen

4:30 p - 6:00 p
Alfred E. Smith Jr. Knicks 14U Team Practice
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Alfred E. Smith Jr. Knicks 14U Team Practice

Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Basketball practice for the teens on the Alfred E. Smith Recreation 17-under Junior Knicks team.

Instructor: Kendell Grant

Ages: Everyone

6:15 p - 7:30 p
Adult Volleyball
Gymnasium

Adult Volleyball

Gymnasium

Teaching specific volleyball principles for learning a motor skill. Teach drills to help this principle many times over. At some level, the fact is that the net is what every third contact must clear, and every first ball is received coming over from. Applying all techniques necessary to learn how to effective play volleyball at a beginner level.

Instructor: Christian Ardian

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Adult, Senior

6:30 p - 7:30 p
Beginner interval training
Dance Room

Beginner interval training

Dance Room

Total body workout can loosen the muscles, aid mobility, ease stress, and increase alertness, all of which may be helpful.
No registration needed.

Instructor: January Harriet

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
9:00 a - 8:00 p

9:30 a - 10:15 a
DOE (PS 126 8TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 8TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

10:45 a - 11:30 a
DOE (PS 126 6TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 6TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

11:30 a - 12:00 p
DOE (PS 126 7TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE
Gymnasium

DOE (PS 126 7TH GRADE) GYM CLOSE

Gymnasium

GYM close due to DOE programming.

Ages: Everyone

12:00 p - 1:00 p
Gentle Hatha Yoga
Dance Room

Gentle Hatha Yoga

Dance Room

Yoga is for Every Body! Learn the fundamentals of yoga so you can begin to experience its transformational effects. Explore body alignment and deep breathing while developing strength, flexibility, and balance in a supportive environment. This class is designed for the brand-new student, yet experienced students may attend to reinforce the basics.

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Everyone

12:30 p - 2:30 p
Adult Open Basketball
Gymnasium

Adult Open Basketball

Gymnasium

Participants will improve on passing, dribbling, shooting, and defense.

Ages: Everyone

2:30 p - 6:00 p
Alfred E. Smith Afterschool Program
Multi-Use Room

Alfred E. Smith Afterschool Program

Multi-Use Room

The NYC Parks Afterschool Program provides children ages 6 to 13 with academic support and physical activity in a safe, structured environment. This free program takes place on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., a critical time to engage school-aged children in structured activities and expose them to new interests.

Instructor: January Harriet

Ages: Child

3:00 p - 4:30 p
Alfred E. Smith Jr. Knicks 17U Team Practice
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Alfred E. Smith Jr. Knicks 17U Team Practice

Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Basketball practice for the teens on the Alfred E. Smith Recreation 17-under Junior Knicks team.

Instructor: Kendell Grant

Ages: Everyone

3:00 p - 4:30 p
Qingming Festival
Multi-Use Room

Qingming Festival

Multi-Use Room

Join us for the Qingming Festival. It`s a wonderful opportunity to share Chinese culture with your friends and family and learn this holiday is celebrated in China. Participants will decorate their own flowerpot and plant a variety of seed to symbolize new life.

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Everyone

4:30 p - 6:00 p
Teen Badminton (Youth) 14U- Junior High School
Gymnasium

Teen Badminton (Youth) 14U- Junior High School

Gymnasium

Open Play for Badminton

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Child, Teen

6:00 p - 7:30 p
Bodyweight Circuit Training/ Gentle Hatha Yoga
Dance Room

Bodyweight Circuit Training/ Gentle Hatha Yoga

Dance Room

This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full-body workout. Whether you are a beginner who wants to learn proper form or know your way around the gym and looking for a challenge- this class is for you! Come engage in exercises that target all muscle groups and will get your heart pumping.

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Everyone

6:15 p - 7:30 p
Open 3 v 3 Men`s League
Gymnasium

Open 3 v 3 Men`s League

Gymnasium

Participants will improve on passing, dribbling, shooting, and defense.

Ages: Everyone

Building Hours
8:00 a - 3:00 p

8:00 a - 10:00 a
Adult Pickleball
Gymnasium

Adult Pickleball

Gymnasium

Learn the basic skills of an upcoming sport. Learn the rules, scoring systems, serves forehand, backhand, and strategies to optimize your game. Opportunities to practice and to play friendly matches. Spots are limited.
*You must register online to secure a spot.

Instructor: Christian Ardian

Ages: Adult, Senior

10:00 a - 12:00 p
Youth Soccer
Gymnasium

Youth Soccer

Gymnasium

Youth will learn specific soccer principles and play friendly games.

Instructor: Christian Ardian

Intensity: Beginner / Low

Ages: Child, Teen,

12:00 p - 1:30 p
Graffiti Art
Multi-Use Room

Graffiti Art

Multi-Use Room

Laren how to create art in graffiti form. Teach class how to tap into the culture of graffiti writing to create expressions of art. You will learn how to write and form full art panels to put into canvas or marker form.

Instructor: Christian Ardian

Ages: Everyone

12:15 p - 1:30 p
Teen Pickleball (Youth)
Gymnasium

Teen Pickleball (Youth)

Gymnasium

Learn the basic skills of an up coming sport. Learn the rules, scoring systems, serves forehand, backhand, and strategies to optimize your game. Opportunities to practice and to play friendly matches for teens aged 13-17!

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Child, Teen

1:30 p - 3:00 p
Bodyweight Circuit Training/ Gentle Hatha Yoga
Dance Room

Bodyweight Circuit Training/ Gentle Hatha Yoga

Dance Room

This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full-body workout. Whether you are a beginner who wants to learn proper form or know your way around the gym and looking for a challenge- this class is for you! Come engage in exercises that target all muscle groups and will get your heart pumping.

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Everyone

1:45 p - 3:00 p
Youth Basketball
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Youth Basketball

Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Basketball practice for the teens on the Alfred E. Smith Recreation.

Instructor: Kendell Grant

Ages: Everyone

3:00 p - 4:30 p
Walking Fun
Outdoors at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Walking Fun

Outdoors at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center

Building strength and happiness all while helping people get into happy and healthy lifestyle through walking.

Instructor: Yimei Lin

Ages: Everyone

4:00 p - 7:45 p
Saturday Night Lights Program
Gymnasium

Saturday Night Lights Program

Gymnasium

Join us as NYC Parks partners with NYPD, DYCD, DOE, and NYC's five District Attorney's Offices to extend the hours of recreation centers on Saturday nights for youth and teens (13-17 years old). The following activities can be expected during Saturday Night Lights at Chelsea Recreation Center: Basketball, table tennis, billiards, art classes.

Instructor: Charles Jones

Ages: Child, Teen

Building Hours
Closed

Media Lab Schedule

indicates the program does not require center membership

Monday
3/31
Tuesday
4/1
Wednesday
4/2
Thursday
4/3
Friday
4/4
Saturday
4/5
Sunday
4/6

Building Hours
9:00 a - 8:00 p

10:00 a - 2:00 p
Adult Open Access
Media Lab

Adult Open Access

Media Lab

Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Diana Baker

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 12:00 p
Resume Writing
Media Lab

Resume Writing

Media Lab

Put your best foot forward and get the job you want by learning how to create a resume that stands out.

Instructor: Diana Baker

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
9:00 a - 8:00 p

10:00 a - 2:00 p
Adult Open Access
Media Lab

Adult Open Access

Media Lab

Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Diana Baker

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 1:00 p
Intro to MS Word
Media Lab

Intro to MS Word

Media Lab

Learn the basics of creating documents using Microsoft Office Word, the most popular and widely used word processing software.

Instructor: Diana Baker

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
9:00 a - 8:00 p

10:00 a - 2:00 p
Adult Open Access
Media Lab

Adult Open Access

Media Lab

Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Diana Baker

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 1:00 p
One-On-One Help
Media Lab

One-On-One Help

Media Lab

Receive one-on-one assistance with viewing, transferring or producing media!

Instructor: Diana Baker

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
9:00 a - 8:00 p

10:00 a - 2:00 p
Adult Open Access
Media Lab

Adult Open Access

Media Lab

Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Diana Baker

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 1:00 p
Intro to Apple Computers
Media Lab

Intro to Apple Computers

Media Lab

Learn to use the Apple iMac keyboard and mouse; how to open and save files; basic application functions; and introductory internet tools.

Instructor: Diana Baker

Ages: Adult, Senior

Building Hours
9:00 a - 8:00 p

10:00 a - 2:00 p
Adult Open Access
Media Lab

Adult Open Access

Media Lab

Members 18 and older can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Diana Baker

Ages: Adult, Senior

11:00 a - 1:00 p
One-On-One Help
Media Lab

One-On-One Help

Media Lab

Receive one-on-one assistance with viewing, transferring or producing media!

Instructor: Diana Baker

Ages: Adult, Senior

3:00 p - 6:00 p
Homework Help
Media Lab

Homework Help

Media Lab

Get homework help and time to complete your assignments on the computer.

Instructor: Diana Baker

Ages: Child

Building Hours
8:00 a - 3:00 p

8:00 a - 4:00 p
All Ages Open Access
Media Lab

All Ages Open Access

Media Lab

Members of all ages can come to our media lab and use a computer for projects, research, email, recreation, and more.

Instructor: Diana Baker

Ages: Child, Teen, Adult, Senior

Building Hours
Closed